Epson partners with DLL to expand leasing programme

Epson has announced a new partnership with global financial solutions provider DLL aimed at expanding its leasing programme across Europe and strengthening the circularity of its product portfolio.

The collaboration will make Epson technology more accessible to businesses by removing the need for large upfront investment, while also supporting procurement processes, particularly for large corporate and public sector organisations. Through the partnership, Epson will gain increased access to products at the end of their lease term, enabling devices to be reused, refurbished or recycled as part of the company’s circular economy strategy.

Circularity remains a central pillar of Epson’s corporate vision, with the company seeking to maximise the use of materials and resources throughout the product lifecycle. By retaining greater control over end-of-life products, Epson aims to extend the lifespan of its technologies through second and third lives, while reducing waste through structured recycling programmes.

The expanded leasing offer will cover Epson’s full portfolio, including printers and robotics, allowing the company to compete more effectively for large and complex tenders it has previously been unable to support. Customers will also benefit from fleet management and maintenance services delivered through Epson’s existing partner network.

Working with DLL will further open up additional financing options in harder-to-reach European markets, including Finland and Ireland, helping Epson broaden its footprint across the region.

Rob van den Heuvel, General Manager, DLL Europe, said the partnership responds to growing pressure on budgets alongside rising expectations around sustainability.

“Right now, there are two key realities: innovation is outpacing budgets, and customers expect circular practices,” he said. “Leasing and financing are practical ways to offer customers scalability without draining cashflow and circularity that’s built right into payment models. We’re proud to support Epson Europe in their endeavours and look forward to what’s ahead for our partnership.”

Rob Clark, COO at Epson Europe, said the initiative strengthens Epson’s ability to meet the needs of large organisations with more flexible commercial models.

“Our leasing initiative marks an important step in Epson’s strategy, strengthening our ability to meet large, complex customer needs with a more attractive and flexible offering,” he said. “It gives organisations a way to benefit from the latest Epson technology without heavy up-front capital investment, making it easier to modernise and adopt more sustainable solutions sooner.”

Richard Wells, Head of Market Development at Epson Europe, added that the company intends to remain closely involved at the end of each product’s lifecycle.

“Because we manage our own innovation and manufacturing, retaining control of products when they’re returned makes sense,” he said. “We can keep valuable materials in use for longer, cut waste and further reduce the overall environmental footprint of our technology.”